[Editor: This Christmas postcard, which incorporates a photo of an Australian sheep station, with an illustration of an Australian flag, is dated 14 November 1916.] [Front of postcard] To wish you a happy Christmas An Australian sheep … [Read more...] about To wish you a happy Christmas [patriotic postcard, 14 November 1916]
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Lead On [patriotic marching song, by C. E. Easton, circa 1916]
[Editor: This patriotic song was published circa 1916, during the First World War (1914-1918).] Collin’s popular sixpenny edition Lead On Patriotic Marching Song written and composed by C. E. Easton L.F. Collin Pty. Ltd., 187 & 189 Swanston … [Read more...] about Lead On [patriotic marching song, by C. E. Easton, circa 1916]
Personalities [extracts regarding the First World War, 27 May 1916]
[Editor: Some extracts, regarding the First World War, from the “Personalities” column, published in The Molong Express and Western District Advertiser (Molong, NSW), 27 May 1916.] Personalities At a Court-Martial at Victoria Barracks recently, Pte. Alfred Arnold Johnson … [Read more...] about Personalities [extracts regarding the First World War, 27 May 1916]
Obituary [obituary of of Mr. C. Olle, a colonist, 22 June 1916]
[Editor: This obituary of Mr. C. Olle was published in The Port Fairy Gazette (Port Fairy, Vic.), 22 June 1916. Charles Olle was an Australian colonist, who migrated from England in 1857. He was the son of Francis Olle and Hannah Olle (née Liles). He died in 1916, in Penshurst … [Read more...] about Obituary [obituary of of Mr. C. Olle, a colonist, 22 June 1916]
Ellen Shanley (colonist) [several items, 1916]
[Editor: Reproduced below are several items regarding Ellen Shanley (née Malone), an Australian colonist, who migrated from Ireland in 1855. She was the daughter of Stephen Malone and Honorah Malone (née Phyland). She died in 1916, in Killarney (Victoria), at the age of 85 … [Read more...] about Ellen Shanley (colonist) [several items, 1916]
Wednesday, June 28, 1916 [news items, 28 June 1916]
[Editor: These paragraphs, relating to the First World War, are extracts from the news section of the Portland Guardian (Portland, Vic.), 28 June 1916.] Wednesday, June 28, 1916. INVALIDED HOME. — Private A. J. Hogan, who, as intimated in these columns some weeks ago, was … [Read more...] about Wednesday, June 28, 1916 [news items, 28 June 1916]
Australasia Mourns Her Honored Dead [poem by Pat Matthews, ca. 1916]
[Editor: A poem commemorating the anniversary of the ANZAC landing at Gallipoli. It was published on a single sheet of paper (a leaflet, or handbill), undated, but believed to have been published for the first Anzac Day (1916).] In Memoriam. Australasia Mourns her Honored … [Read more...] about Australasia Mourns Her Honored Dead [poem by Pat Matthews, ca. 1916]
A Vision: And an Answer [poem supporting conscription, 27 October 1916]
[Editor: This poem by George Stacy was published in The Daily News (Perth, WA), 27 October 1916. It was written in response to the widely-distributed anti-conscription poem “The Blood Vote”.] A Vision And an Answer. “Why is your face so white, mother? Why do you choke … [Read more...] about A Vision: And an Answer [poem supporting conscription, 27 October 1916]
“The Blood Vote” [letter from J. H. Elshaug, 24 October 1916]
[Editor: This letter to the editor was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 24 October 1916. It was written in response to the widely-distributed anti-conscription poem “The Blood Vote” (which was published in various newspapers and as a widely distributed … [Read more...] about “The Blood Vote” [letter from J. H. Elshaug, 24 October 1916]
The Blood Vote [anti-conscription poem, 5 October 1916]
[Editor: This poem was a significant part of the anti-conscription campaign in Australia during the First World War. Published in The Australian Worker (Sydney, NSW), 5 October 1916.] The Blood Vote. “Why is your face so white, Mother? Why do you choke for breath?” “O I … [Read more...] about The Blood Vote [anti-conscription poem, 5 October 1916]
Glossary [for The Moods of Ginger Mick, by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This glossary by C. J. Dennis was published in The Moods of Ginger Mick (1916).] The Glossary GLOSSARY For use with “The Sentimental Bloke” and “Ginger Mick.” A.I.F. — Australian Imperial Forces. Alley, to toss in the. — To give up the ghost. Also ran, … [Read more...] about Glossary [for The Moods of Ginger Mick, by C. J. Dennis]
“A Gallant Gentleman” [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Moods of Ginger Mick (1916).] “A Gallant Gentleman” A month ago the world grew grey fer me; A month ago the light went out fer Rose. To ’er they broke it gentle as might be; But fer ’is pal ’twus one uv them swift … [Read more...] about “A Gallant Gentleman” [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Game [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Moods of Ginger Mick (1916).] The Game “Ho! the sky’s as blue as blazes an’ the sun is shinin’ bright, An’ the dicky birds is singin’ over’ead, An’ I’m ’ummin’, softly ’ummin’, w’ile I’m achin’ fer a fight, An’ … [Read more...] about The Game [poem by C. J. Dennis]
To the Boys Who Took the Count [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Moods of Ginger Mick (1916).] To the Boys Who Took the Count See, I’m writin’ to Mick as a bloke to a bloke — To a cobber o’ mine at the front — An’ I’m gittin’ full up uv the mullock they poke At the cove that is … [Read more...] about To the Boys Who Took the Count [poem by C. J. Dennis]
Rabbits [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Moods of Ginger Mick (1916).] Rabbits “Ar! Gimme fights wiv foemen I kin see, To upper-cut an’ wallop on the jor. Life in a burrer ain’t no good to me. ’Struth! This ain’t war! Gimme a ding-dong go fer ’arf a … [Read more...] about Rabbits [poem by C. J. Dennis]
A Letter to the Front [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Moods of Ginger Mick (1916).] A Letter to the Front I ’ave written Mick a letter in reply to one uv ’is, Where ’e arsts ’ow things is goin’ where the gums an’ wattles is. So I tries to buck ’im up a bit; to go fer … [Read more...] about A Letter to the Front [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Straight Griffin [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Moods of Ginger Mick (1916).] The Straight Griffin “’Eroes? Orright. You ’ave it ’ow yeh like. Throw up yer little ’at an’ come the glad; But not too much ‘Three-’Earty-Cheers’ fer Mike; There’s other things that … [Read more...] about The Straight Griffin [poem by C. J. Dennis]
In Spadger’s Lane [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Moods of Ginger Mick (1916).] In Spadger’s Lane Ole Mother Moon ’oo yanks ’er beamin’ dile Acrost the sky when we’ve grown sick o’ day, She’s like some fat ole Jane ’oo loves to smile On all concerned, an’ smooth … [Read more...] about In Spadger’s Lane [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Singing Soldiers [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Moods of Ginger Mick (1916). The later part of the poem mentions the troopship Southland, which was carrying Australian soldiers from Alexandria (Egypt) to Gallipoli (Turkey) when it was torpedoed and sunk in the Aegean Sea … [Read more...] about The Singing Soldiers [poem by C. J. Dennis]
Ginger’s Cobber [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Moods of Ginger Mick (1916).] Ginger’s Cobber “’E wears perjarmer soots an’ cleans ’is teeth,” That’s wot I reads. It fairly knocked me flat, “Me soljer cobber, be the name o’ Keith.” Well, if that ain’t the … [Read more...] about Ginger’s Cobber [poem by C. J. Dennis]
Sari Bair [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Moods of Ginger Mick (1916).] Sari Bair So, they’ve struck their streak o’ trouble, an’ they got it in the neck, An’ there’s more than one ole pal o’ mine ’as ’anded in ’is check; But Ginger still takes … [Read more...] about Sari Bair [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Push [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Moods of Ginger Mick (1916).] The Push Becos a crook done in a prince, an’ narked an Emperor, An’ struck a light that set the world aflame; Becos the bugles East an’ West sooled on the dawgs o’ war, A bloke called … [Read more...] about The Push [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Call of Stoush [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Moods of Ginger Mick (1916).] The Call of Stoush Wot price ole Ginger Mick? ’E’s done a break — Gone to the flamin’ war to stoush the foe. Wus it fer glory, or a woman’s sake? Ar, arst me somethin’ easy! I … [Read more...] about The Call of Stoush [poem by C. J. Dennis]
War [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Moods of Ginger Mick (1916).] War ’E sez to me, “Wot’s orl this flamin’ war? The papers torks uv nothin’ else but scraps. An’ wot’s ole England got snake-’eaded for? An’ wot’s the strength uv callin’ out our … [Read more...] about War [poem by C. J. Dennis]
Duck an’ Fowl [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Moods of Ginger Mick (1916).] Duck an’ Fowl Now, when a bloke ’e cracks a bloke fer insults to a skirt, An’ wrecks a joint to square a lady’s name, They used to call it chivalry, but now they calls it dirt, An’ … [Read more...] about Duck an’ Fowl [poem by C. J. Dennis]